English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
17,324 Questions
Vocabulary and synonyms are essential components of English language sections across competitive exams. This topic tests word associations, context meanings, and precise vocabulary skills. Regular practice helps test takers score higher in SSC, banking, and railway recruitment tests.
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Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions
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ampere
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amplify
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amphibians
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ampoule
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amuck
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Amplify means to make something louder, stronger, or more intense, particularly sound or signals. It directly corresponds to 'make louder' in the context of sound. The other options are wrong: ampere is a unit, amphibians are animals, ampoule is a container, and amuck means frenzied.
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ampere
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amplify
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amphibians
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ampoule
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amuck
D
Correct answer
Explanation
An ampoule (or ampule) is a small sealed glass vessel containing medicine for injection, designed to maintain sterility. This matches the given definition precisely. The other options are incorrect: ampere is a unit, amplify means to enlarge, amphibians are animals, and amuck means frenzied.
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ampere
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amplify
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amphibians
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ampoule
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anatomy
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Anatomy is the branch of biology and medicine that studies the structure of living organisms and their parts, including bodily structure. It is the science described in the question. The other options are wrong: ampere is a unit, amplify means to enlarge, amphibians are animals, and ampoule is a container.
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ammonia
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ammunition
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amnesia
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amnesty
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amoeba
E
Correct answer
Explanation
An amoeba is a single-celled microscopic organism that changes shape constantly, found in water and soil. It is a classic example of a microscopic organism. The other options are incorrect: ammonia is a compound, ammunition refers to bullets, amnesia is memory loss, and amnesty is a pardon.
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ammonia
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ammunition
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amnesia
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amnesty
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amoeba
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ammunition refers to military projectiles and explosive materials, making it the closest synonym to 'military explosives.' Ammonia is a chemical compound, amnesia means memory loss, amnesty is an official pardon, and amoeba is a single-celled organism.
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Ambulance
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Ambrosia
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Ambush
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Ameliorate
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Amen
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ambrosia is a fabled food of the Gods.
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ammonia
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ammunition
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amnesia
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amnesty
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amoeba
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Amnesia directly refers to partial or total loss of memory, making it the perfect synonym. Ammonia is a chemical compound, ammunition means military weapons, amnesty is an official pardon, and amoeba is a microscopic organism.
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Resolution
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Stubbornes
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Variation
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Dilution
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Concentration
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Fluctuation is most closely related to variation. It means to vary irregularly, especially in amount.
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Look around
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Dodge easily
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Seem hard
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Hang back
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Change radically
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Lag means to delay or fall behind, making 'hang back' the closest synonym among the options. It refers to staying behind others or being slow to act or respond.
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Clear
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Cynical
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Tedious
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Unreliable
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Improper
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Lucid means clear, easy to understand, or comprehensible - whether referring to writing, thinking, or expression. This matches directly with option A 'Clear'. The other words (cynical, tedious, unreliable, improper) are unrelated in meaning.
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Punishment
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Verdict
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Chastity
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Guilt
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Conflict
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Innocence means freedom from guilt, sin, or moral wrong. Among the options, 'Chastity' (moral purity or modesty) is closest as it relates to purity and virtue, though the semantic overlap isn't perfect. The other options (punishment, verdict, guilt, conflict) are clearly incorrect.
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Brisk
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Check
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Sway
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Complicate
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Defer
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Prompt can mean done without delay, punctual, or quick - making 'Brisk' the correct synonym. In this context, prompt describes someone or something that acts quickly and energetically. The other options (check, sway, complicate, defer) don't capture this meaning.
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Disconnected
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External
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Highly developed
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Illogically composed
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Properly described
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Discrete means separate, distinct, or unconnected - making 'Disconnected' the correct synonym. Don't confuse this with 'discreet' (careful/tactful), which sounds similar but has a different meaning. The other options don't match the meaning of separate or distinct.
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Contain
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Restore
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Severe
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Often
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Defend eagerly
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Frequent means happening often, occurring regularly, or done many times. This directly corresponds to 'Often' among the options. The other words (contain, restore, severe, defend eagerly) have completely different meanings.
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Criticize
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Explicate
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Imbue
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Simplify
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Confuse
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Elaborate means to explain in greater detail or develop something more fully - making 'Explicate' the correct synonym. To elaborate on an idea is to make it explicit and detailed. The other options (criticize, imbue, simplify, confuse) don't match this meaning.